WLWV Community Update

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District would like your feedback as we prepare for the 2024-25 Budget Season. To learn more about the 2024-25 budget and budget process, community members are encouraged to watch this informational video.

Parent-guardians, staff, and community members can provide input about the 2024-25 budget by filling out this online survey.

The survey will close on April 29. The West Linn-Wilsonville School District and Budget Committee will use community feedback during the budget process.

There are currently three vacancies on the WLWV Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC). The LRPC is a seven member citizen committee responsible for guiding the development of the Long Range Plan, which provides a rational framework for evaluating and addressing future school facility needs as West Linn and Wilsonville grow. LRPC meetings are held in-person quarterly in the evenings and are approximately 2 hours in length.

Interested community members are encouraged to apply today or learn more by visiting the district website.

The entire community is invited to a Community Forum on May 14, from 6:30-8 pm in the West Linn High School Performing Arts Center.

This community forum will focus on the dangers of fentanyl and how you can support your student. This event will include:

• A viewing of the Song for Charlie Documentary The New Drug Talk Film
• A panel discussion with local and national drug and drug prevention experts
• Resources for parent-guardians and community members

It's time to "Seize the Day"....!

Come get all the news during this year's Middle School Musical, "Disney's Newsies", presented in the brand new, state-of-the-art, Wilsonville High School Performing Arts Center, April 18-23, 2024! Students from all four of our district middle schools, plus Three Rivers Charter and homeschoolers are ready to perform this powerful story, full of high energy, friendship and fun!

Tickets are $12 and are available at: http://teachtix.com/wilsonville/disneys-newsies. Visit our MSM webpage for additional information! https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us/domain/754

2023-24 Immunization Rates are available for viewing on the district website. Immunization rates are broken down by individual school. Immunization requirements and other important information are also available on the website.

QPR is a gatekeeper training designed to help you konw how to respond when someone you know, adults and youth alike, are in a mental health crisis. You will learn how to ask if someone is thinking a bout suicide and help them find the right support. Hosted by WLWV trained social workers, this two hour training will provide community members with statistics, and overview of the suicide prevention work in our state, county, and schools, as well as the QPR Gatekeeper training with time for questions. Upcoming training dates hosted at the District Office include:

• May 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  
• May 16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• May 23, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Register today through this online link.

The West Linn Heritage Seat and Wilsonville Legacy Seat programs in association with WLWV Music and Arts Partners (MAP) were created to raise money for the performing arts centers. These funds are used to keep the facility in a state-of-the-art condition by paying for specialty items such as lighting, sound equipment and furnishings.

Seat Sponsorship: Put your name, group name or the name of anyone you wish to honor on a seat in the auditorium. Seats will be named with a brass plate on the armrest for the life of the seat.

More information can be found on MAP's website.

Extreme heat, ice storms, wildfires, and other emergencies happen. The good news is there’s a lot you can do to prepare for and stay informed about events like these.

Start by signing up to get #PublicAlerts where you live, love, work, go to school, and play. Then you’ll know when there’s an emergency in your area and what to do to stay safe. Messages from Public Alerts will only come to you if you sign up. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up or to update your contact info.

If you are in more than one county daily be sure to sign up for alerts in each county. You can choose to get alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up or update your info today at https://www.PublicAlerts.org/signup

Families wanting information about resources and additional community partners are encouraged to access the district's Community Bulletin Board. The Community Bulletin Board is where community partners share relevant flyers and information about youth sports, camps and outside learning opportunities, enrichment opportunities, fundraisers, and other community-based opportunities. Community members can also post information to the Community Bulletin Board by submitting a PDF.

There are currently several job opportunities for prospective community members. Openings include Nutrition Services, Paraeducators, and various teaching and coaching opportunities. Learn more, or apply, by visiting our website.

Come learn and grow with us!

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District uses HelpCounter for volunteer registration and sign-in to increase safety and security for all students. Interested volunteers can register to volunteer in WLWV schools by visiting the Volunteer Registration webpage. Simply select 'Start' to fill out your application, which includes a background check. The first time that volunteers sign-in to volunteer at any WLWV school they will be prompted to accept a Volunteer Agreement.

Volunteers must also re-register every three years, or when volunteering at a new school. Note that volunteer coaches register through a different process. Contact your school's athletic director or principal for more information.

Volunteering in WLWV schools is an extremely rewarding experience. Your time is greatly appreciated by both staff and students!

April 24 — Professional Growth, Early Release Wednesday

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Community Bulletin Board

• Updated 2023 Student Rights and Responsibilities
• ParentSquare

• 2023-24 Registration Information

• Music and Arts Partners (MAP)

• Bus Routes

• Wilsonville Public Library

• West Linn Public Library

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nationally recognized for its high student and staff achievement, including one of the top graduation rates in the State of Oregon. West Linn-Wilsonville serves nearly 10,000 K-12 students across 16 schools in West Linn and Wilsonville, with a mission of creating learning communities for the greatest thinkers and the most thoughtful people for the world. WLWV strives to provide challenging education opportunities that prepare students to be college and career ready.

Email: kilstroa@wlwv.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us
Location: 22210 Southwest Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict